The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
LOG YEARS OLD.
Remarkable Age of Charles Hunt, a
Middleton Farmer.

From the Brooklyn Globe.
Two burly farmers started out from Mid
dleton the other day to see the sights in the
Hub. After landing at the Eastern depot
the couple took carriage for the Boston
Museum, where they made a stay of over
an hour, taking in the curiosities.
The ruddy-faced pair of rurals soon be-
came the centre of attraction. Manager
Seymour pointed them out to the visitors.
Now that's pretty sight, isn't it," said
Mr.. Seymour.
The couple roamed up and down the main
hall arm in arm, gazing at the silent por-
traits and statues, and whispering to each
other mutual notes of admiration.
Then the pair inquired for the wax fig
ures, and on being told that they were up
three flights, a consultation was held. Then
one of the jolly farmers sat down on a
stool, while the other ran up stairs with the
attendant to view the show.
you see,n said the former, as he steadied
himself on a stool and leaned upon his stout
cane, II amt so spry as used to be 50 years
ago. and the man dubbed over with laugh
ter
What" remarked a bystander, Gin the
name of heaven, how old are your
"Well, Pm turned 100 years old, and if
live till Jan. u next / shall be l07. That's
Say, mister, how old is the boym
ooh, he's only 20, but he's a pretty fair
boy for one so young"
At this moment the septuagenarian hoy"
came down stairs on dead run, joined in
conversation with his centenarian dad"
and laughingly replied to the numerous
questions of the crowd.
I'm a farmer" said the septuagenarian,
land have lived 10 years at Middleton. I've
hoo, ole +hn- ~, oh,
Oh, no; wasn't born in the States. Our
homestead was at Durham, Canada East.
That's where my father was born and where
all the family was reared. There were Is
of us, boys and girls, but there's only seven
of us living. Let me see: Charles is the
oldest boy, and he lives in Canada still he's
IS, but he works on his farm Just as usual
Then there's Mitchell, John-that's me
Francis, William, Bosworth and Joseph,
who is the youngest and is 80 years of age.
He's police officer at Haverhill. Francis
is a blacksmith out at Dubuque City, Ia"
Have you any family" was asked.
"Well, now, amt ashamed to say that
I've had my pile of boys and girls. Reck-
oning my children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren there's over 50 of us. That's
a good showing, | think"
whats your fathers name~
Charles King, and we sometimes call him
King Charles"
This tickled the old man and he smiled at
the joke.
Charles King is still British subject. He
fought in the war of 1872 on the British
side, being captured by a press gang and
forced to the front. He is in good health,
though somewhat feeble in his limbs. He
gets about easily, but is soon fatigued. His
eyesight is good and he has never worn
spectacles in his life. His hearing is poor,
but his perceptions are keen and active. He
never learned to read but mas good mem
ory for events, and likes to talk over old
times with his son, who has taken full
charge of the old man and accompanies him
everywhere, except in his short walks near
home.
II let him go out for little exercise"
said the boy, but of course we wouldn't
let him come to Boston alone"
The centenarian listened to his boys talk,
and frequently put in his own oar.
II don't try to do any work now. / eat
very little. and don't drink any coffee or
tea only cold water or milk. take little
meat but not much. Yes, | like a smoke,
and generally carry my pipe with me. l
used to drink little wine when | was a
Young man. but / never take Intoxicating
LIQUORS now, because don't like them"
''Now, father, we must get along" said
the boy, and the old man jumped nimbly
from his seat and started for the stairs lead
ing from the hall of the museum to the
street.
Arm in arm with his boy he went down,
stepped into the carriage and was driven off
on his tour through the city.
"King Charles hopes to visit Boston
again on his next Birthday.
"5' TOuN Collier